"The Russian Doll" History

Ref: C2524022

"I cannot forecast to you the action of Russia. It is a riddle, wrapped in a mystery, inside an enigma; but perhaps there is a key. That key is Russian national interest." (Winston Churchill, October 1939)
The course will be a chronological history of the development of Russia from the early Swedish Rus period up to the period of Glasnost and Perestroika. The methods employed will include segmented powerpoint presentations and discussion of the themes identified, as well as the usual class interaction.

Course aim

The course will be a chronological history of the development of Russia from the early Swedish Rus period up to the period of Glasnost and Perestroika

Do I need any particular skills or experience?

No skills or experience needed

This course is suitable for beginners and improvers

By the end of the course I should be able to:

1. Knowledge of the key events

2. Familiarity with the broader context

3. An appreciation of methodological complexities

4. An ability to transfer the knowledge gained

How will I be taught?

The WEA tutor will use a range of different teaching and learning methods and encourage you and the group to be actively involved in your learning

What kind of feedback can I expect?

A range of informal activities will be used by the tutor to see what you are learning which may include quizzes, question and answer, small projects and discussion

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